Split Pea Soup

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb dried split green peas
• 4 (16 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth
• 4 stalks celery, chopped
• 4 carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 bay leaf
• salt, optional and to taste

Recipe

• 1 sort and wash peas. put them and everything else in a large pot.
• 2 bring to a boil, then lower heat and simmer for two hours, stirring often.
• 3 remove bay leaf before serving. a very little salt or salt substitute enhances the flavor.